Wine on the Mountain - Blue Mountain Vineyards

What kind of local wine can you taste and buy at Wine on the Mountain by the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe later this month? 

Blue Mountain Vineyards will offer the following wines for tasting:

• 2013 Chardonnay
• 2015 Riesling
• Mountain Frost
• Mountain Spice
• 2016 White Merlot
• Bri’s Blush
• 2015 Pinot Noir
• 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2011 Merlot
• 2015 Petite Sirah
• Red Horizon
• Sangria 

All wines will be available for sale by the bottle and by the glass.
Sweet wines and dry white wines are $6/glass and premium reds are $7/glass sangria is $6/glass.

And they will offer the following “stock up” discounts:

3 bottles- 5%

6 bottles- 10%

12 bottles or more 15%

Get to know our wineries and their wines during our six annual events in 2017

Each year the wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail hold six special events to bring wine lovers together and to introduce newbies to local wine.

All events take place at our nine wineries except for Wine on the Mountain which takes place at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Hours for all events are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, and noon - 5 p.m. on Sunday, except for Wine on the Mountain which is noon - 5 p.m. both days. We hope to see you on the trail!


Vino in the Valley Passport Program
March 4 and 5, 11 and 12, 18 and 19, 25 and 26, 2017

Purchase a passport for $35 and then visit each of our wineries during the four weekends in March to enjoy food and wine pairings. (See right side column for more details.)

Spring Wine and Cheese Pairing Event
May 20 and 21, 2017

Each winery will select one of its wines to pair with the perfect cheese and will offer complimentary tastings of the pairing to wine lovers.

Wine on the Mountain
July 22 and 23, 2017

Hit the road and head to Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe for this wine festival which includes wine samples from local wineries in a commemorative glass, live music, food for purchase, and local crafters and artisans selling wine-related merchandise.

Harvest Weekend
September 9 and 10, 2017

Our wineries welcome you for tastings, vineyard and winery tours, food and wine pairings, and live entertainment. They will also proudly promote the state's Pennsylvania Preferred program by partnering with producers of other Pennsylvania products.

Chambourcin Weekend
October 21 and 22, 2017

Wine lovers will be introduced to the Chambourcin wine grape, the only wine grape that is grown by all nine of our trail's wineries.

Nouveau Weekend
November 18 and 19, 2017

Our wineries debut the first wines from the new vintage, as well as other new wine releases, during the last Wine Trail event of the year.

Wine lovers, are you ready for Wine on the Mountain this weekend?

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail’s annual wine festival, Wine on the Mountain, returns to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe for its 13^th year on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 from noon to 5 p.m. both days.

Wine on the Mountain features wine tastings and sales by the glass, bottle, and case from eight Lehigh Valley wineries, and light fare available for purchase from Roadies Restaurant. There is also live musical entertainment with Robert Michaels performing on Saturday and Kato performing on Sunday. The well-known venue offers panoramic views of Beltzville Lake and the surrounding Appalachian mountainside from its large open-air deck.

Local artisans will be displaying their wine-related arts and crafts in booths on the balcony of Penn’s Peak. This year’s artisans include:

·       Crystal Glass Designs – hand-painted wine and beer glasses

·       Anastasia Smith Art – hand-painted wine glasses

·       Serving Stone Creations – granite serving stones

·       JD Gourmet – oil, vinegar and gourmet pasta

·       Stray Dog Candles – wine bottle candles

·       Larona Jewelry – hand-crafted jewelry

·       Infinity Baskets & Gifts – hand-painted glasses and lights from recycled bottles, gift baskets

·       Reppert’s Country Glo Candles – hand-made scented soy candles

·       Rustic Country Wood Art – bowls and wine accessories

·       Top Shelf Specialties – touchstone crystal jewelry and wine t-shirts

Advance tickets are $25 on Saturday and $20 on Sunday. Tickets at-the-door the weekend of the event are

$30 on Saturday and $25 on Sunday. Advance tickets are now on sale online only: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-on-the-mountain-by-the-lehigh-valley-wine-trail-tickets-25609026287 Admission includes a commemorative logoed wine glass. Designated driver tickets are $8 each and will be sold at-the-door only the weekend of the event.

Wine on the Mountain is an adults-only event and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. It is a rain-or-shine event since it is held inside Penn’s Peak in air-conditioned comfort. For driving directions to Penn’s Peak, visit their web site – www.pennspeak.com. 

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a nonprofit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premiere wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region.

Member wineries attending the event include:

• Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth
• Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli
• Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville
• Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor
• Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas
• Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown
• Tolino Vineyards, Bangor
• Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville

For more information on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, visit the organization’s web site www.LehighValleyWineTrail.com.

Winners are announced for two ticket contests - Wine on the Mountain

We're excited to announce the winners of our two contests, one on our Facebook page and one on our web site, giving away pairs of tickets to next weekend's Wine on the Mountain event at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Contest #1 - Facebook

The winners are:

Bernadette Burton
Dave Cohen
David Emmons
Karen Jones
Cory Manning
David McCarthy
David Polley
Nancy Schwartz
Ross Thomson
Lisa Wesley


Contest # 2 - LVWT Web Site

The winners are:

Karen Batson
Judy Bryant
Jessica Coleman
Richard Dewey III
Michael Kracum
Joseph Miscavage
Kathie Nelms
Sheila Potts
Alfreda Pugliese
Donna Saliby
Kammie Verdolina
Susan Walter

Each of them will receive in the mail next week of pair of complimentary tickets.

Thank you to everyone who entered! Tickets are still on sale for our wine festival and can be purchased online here (credit card only) or in person at one of our 9 member wineries (cash only).

Mark your calendars for our six 2013 events!

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail has announced its 2013 schedule of events.

• March Passport Program – weekends only, March 2 – 24 – Customers purchase a $35 passport for access to wine and food pairings at each winery each weekend. Passports are stamped during each visit and can then be entered into a drawing for prizes. Passport holders also receive a LVWT picnic tote as this year’s gift. (Please note: A limited number of passports remain for sale. Please review the revised group guidelines for this event: http://lehighvalleywinetrail.com/rules_reg.php)  

• Wine in Bloom – May 18 & 19 – This event takes place mid-spring as bud break occurs on the vines. It celebrates the importance that terroir (soil) plays in the development of the grapes, their flavor and the resulting taste of the wine, and stresses the importance of the region’s American Viticultural Area designation in further legitimizing the area for wine making.

• Wine on the Mountain – July 27 & 28 - Held at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, this event includes wine sampling, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, light fare available for purchase, and live entertainment. Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased in advanced at each winery or online, as well as at the door the days of the event.

• Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker – September 14 & 15 –The wineries proudly promote the state’s “Pennsylvania Preferred” program by partnering with manufacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. Wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other special activities are featured.

• Chambourcin Weekend – October 19 & 20 - Taking place after the harvest is over, this event celebrates the “official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley,” the Chambourcin. The Chambourcin is the only wine grape grown by all eight area wineries. In the greater Lehigh Valley, there are more than 40 acres of Chambourcin, which ferment into 150,000 bottles of wine. Chambourcin is very versatile in the wine cellar and the wineries craft it into several styles of wine including Nouveau, Rosé, Semi- Sweet, Sweet, Dry Barrel Aged, Sparkling and Port.

• Nouveau Weekend – November 16 & 17 - This is the earliest chance to sample the vintage of the recent harvest. It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner. March Madness passports also go on sale this weekend.

All events are free except for Wine on the Mountain at Penn’s Peak and the March Passport Program, which requires the purchase of an event passport. Event hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon – 5 p.m. Download a PDF copy of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail brochure on the wine trail web site’s homepage www.LehighValleyWineTrail.com and connect with the trail via Twitter and their Facebook fan page.

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a non-profit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premiere wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region. All of the member wineries have won numerous awards at state, national and international levels.

Members include:

• Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth
• Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville
• Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli
• Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville
• Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor
• Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas
• Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown
• Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville

The Lehigh Valley region is an official American Viticultural Area as designated by the Federal Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in April 2008. The Lehigh Valley AVA includes portions of Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania. In order to receive the designation a least 85% of the grapes used to make local wines must be grown within the region. Wineries in the region are permitted to list “Lehigh Valley” as the growing region on their labels.

Wine lovers will unite at 9th Annual Wine on the Mountain festival this weekend at Penn’s Peak

The wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail take a road trip north to the Pocono Mountains this weekend for the ninth installment of its popular Wine on the Mountain festival. The event takes place on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from noon to 5 p.m. both days at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe. The well-known venue offers breathtaking, panoramic views of Beltzville Lake and the surrounding Appalachian mountainside from its large open-air deck.

Wine on the Mountain features wine samplings and sales from Lehigh Valley wineries, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, and light fare available for purchase from Roadies Restaurant. There is also live musical entertainment with Billy Bauer performing on Saturday and the Jake Kaligis Dynamic Duo performing on Sunday.

Vendors will feature everything from gourmet foods and dipping oils, to hand-made jewelry and scented candles. This year’s artisans include:

·  Country Glo Soy Candles - Soy container candles & accessories

·  Top Shelf Specialties - Wine-themed gifts and wine accessories

·  Princess and the Peony- Wine bottle hurricane lanterns and wind chimes that can be personalized for any occasion

·  JD Gourmet - Balsamic vinegar & olive oil blends

·  Larona Jewelry & Gifts - Crafted jewelry and art umbrellas

·  Randi’s Gourmet - Kitchen cutlery, salad dressings, BBQ & hot sauces

·  Watermark Glass - Original designs etched/carved into wine glasses, glassware and vessels (vases/bowls) using a sandblast process

Tickets are required for this event and are $14 in advance or $16 at the door the weekend of the event. They are on sale now at all Lehigh Valley Wine Trail member wineries as well as online: http://wineonthemountain.eventbrite.com/.  Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass. Designated driver tickets are $8 each and will be sold at-the-door only the weekend of the event. Wine on the Mountain is an adults-only event and attendees must be 21 years of age or older. It is also a rain or shine event since it is held inside Penn’s Peak in air-conditioned comfort.

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a non-profit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premiere wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region. All of the member wineries have won numerous awards at state, national and international levels.

For driving directions to Penn’s Peak, visit their web site - www.pennspeak.com. 

Save the date for Wine on the Mountain at Penn's Peak

In just over a month we'll be hosting our next Lehigh Valley Wine Trail event, the 9th Annual Wine on the Mountain at Penn's Peak in nearby Jim Thorpe. If you've never been to this venue then you definitely have to check it out. It's location atop a mountainside offers panoramic views of the Poconos and Beltzville Lake from its large deck. And since the event takes place indoors in air conditioned comfort, it doesn't matter if the weather is hot, humid or even raining outside!

The wine festival on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, from noon – 5 p.m. both days includes wine samplings and sales from Lehigh Valley wineries, local artisans selling their arts and crafts, and light fare available for purchase. Live musical entertainment will be performed by Billy Bauer on Saturday and by the Jake Kaligis Dynamic Duo on Sunday.

Tickets are required for this event and are now on sale at Lehigh Valley Wine Trail member wineries and at the Penn’s Peak box office. They are $14 in advance or $16 at the door the weekend of the event. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass. Penn’s Peak is located at 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229  www.pennspeak.com Wine on the Mountain is an adults-only event. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

This year’s artisans include:
•  Country Glo Soy Candles - Soy container candles & accessories
•  Top Shelf Specialties - Wine-themed gifts and wine accessories
•  Princess and the Peony- Wine bottle hurricane lanterns and wind chimes that can be personalized for any occasion
•  JD Gourmet - Balsamic vinegar & olive oil blends
•  Larona Jewelry & Gifts - Crafted jewelry and art umbrellas
•  Randi’s Gourmet - Kitchen cutlery, salad dressings, BBQ & hot sauces
•  Watermark Glass - Original designs etched/carved into wine glasses, glassware and vessels (vases/bowls) using a sandblast process

Vynecrest Winery joins Macungie Farmer's Market

The Macungie Farmer's Market is up and running for the season. You can find Vynecrest and many other vendors every Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m. at Memorial Park in Macungie. The Farmer's Market runs through October. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wine on the Mountain tickets are now on sale at the winery for a discounted price of $14. This festival located at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe will feature wineries from the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, live music, and various local artisans on July 28 & 29 from noon - 5 p.m.

June Specials

• Wine of the Month -Cherry DiVyne, additional 10%**

• Three Pack of the Month - 3 Niagara for $25**

**at winery only, 3 pack of the month cannot be combined with other discounts

In The Vineyard

The recent rain and warm weather has the vines growing like, well, vines. It won't be long before we will need to do our first hedging of the season. We hedge because if the vines get too tall they will fall over and cover the fruit, reducing the amount of sun and air in the fruit zone.

Upcoming Events

• June 21 - Macungie Farmer's Market, Memorial Park, 4 - 7 pm
• June 23 - Live music in the Vyneskeller, Jake Kaligis, 1:30-4:30 pm
• June 24 - Tour of the Vineyard & Winery with the winemaker, 1 pm, $5 per person; Jazz Sunday - Live Jazz Music with Andy & Dan, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
• June 28 - Macungie Farmer's Market, Memorial Park, 4 - 7 pm
• June 30 - Live music in the Vyneskeller, Chuck Schubert, 1:30-4:30 pm
• July 5 - Macungie Farmer's Market, Memorial Park, 4 - 7 pm
• July 7 - Live music in the Vyneskeller, Rob & Marty, 1:30-4:30 pm

Holiday Hours: July 4 - open 10 am - 2 pm.

Wine lovers unite at 8th Annual Wine on the Mountain festival this weekend at Penn’s Peak

The eight wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail take a road trip north to the Pocono Mountains this weekend for the eighth installment of its popular Wine on the Mountain wine festival.

The event takes place on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 from noon to 5 p.m. both days at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Wine on the Mountain features wine samplings and sales from all eight of the Lehigh Valley’s wineries, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, and light fare available for purchase from Roadies Restaurant. There is also live musical entertainment both days with Bob Gonzalves performing on the guitar on Saturday and Chuck Donches on the piano on Sunday.

Vendors will feature everything from gourmet foods and dipping oils, to hand-made jewelry and scented candles. They include:
•    Watermark Glass Designs
•    Randi’s Gourmet Foods
•    Country Glo Candles
•    Princess and the Pony
•    J.D. Gourmet
•    Top Shelf
•    Larona Jewelry and Gifts

Penn’s Peak offers breathtaking, panoramic views of Beltzville Lake and the surrounding Appalachian mountainside from its large open-air deck.

Tickets are required for this event and are $14 in advance or $16 at the door the weekend of the event. They are on sale now at all eight Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries (see list below), as well as online: http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/378296.  Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Wine on the Mountain is a rain or shine event.

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a non-profit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premiere wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region. All of the member wineries have won numerous awards at state, national and international levels.

The eight wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail are:
o    Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth
o    Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville
o    Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli
o    Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville
o    Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor
o    Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas
o    Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown
o    Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville

For driving directions to Penn’s Peak, visit their web site - www.pennspeak.com.

For more information on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, visit the organization’s newly redesigned web site www.LehighValleyWineTrail.com, and connect with them on Twitter and their Facebook fan page.

8th Annual “Wine on the Mountain” event returns to Penn’s Peak on July 30 & 31

Tickets are now on sale at all eight Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries and online!

The eighth edition of the Wine on the Mountain wine festival takes place at Penn’s Peak on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, from noon – 5 p.m. both days. It includes wine samplings from eight Lehigh Valley wineries, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, light fare available for purchase, and live musical entertainment.

(*PLEASE NOTE: These dates are different from the dates originally announced for this event due to an error. This year’s Wine on the Mountain event is the last weekend of July.)

Tickets are required for this event and are now on sale at all eight Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries (see list below). They are $14 in advance or $16 at the door the weekend of the event. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

For the first time, advance tickets can be purchased online through the web site Local Wine Events - http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/378296.  

The eight wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail:

• Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth 
• Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville 
• Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli 
• Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville 
• Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor 
• Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas 
• Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown 
• Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville

Visit the wine trail online at www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com.

Last call for Wine on the Mountain!

Hopefully by now you've heard or seen us promoting our next Lehigh Valley Wine Trail event which takes place tomorrow and Sunday at Penn's Peak in nearby Jim Thorpe, Pa.

We're been working hard this month to get the word out through our social media marketing efforts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and this blog, as well as through public relations with the media in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos. We've even done some advertising on WDIY-FM 88.1, Facebook ads, and in local newspapers including The Morning Call. So obviously we're hoping for a BIG turnout!

Just wanted to remind everyone that Wine on the Mountain is a rain or shine event since it takes place indoors. The outdoor deck offering panoramic views of Beltzville Lake and the surrounding mountainside. But if it's a little too hot outside for you, don't worry; there's plenty of room inside the air conditioned venue for everyone.

And also remember that we're not just sampling wines at this event but we're selling them too - individual bottles and cases. So find a few favorites at each winery and take some bottles home with you. Or buy a bottle to enjoy there with friends. There is also live musical entertainment and arts and craft vendors.

Hope to see you Saturday or Sunday at The Peak!

Wine on the Mountain reminder

7th Annual “Wine on the Mountain” event returns to Penn’s Peak on July 24 & 25. Tickets now on sale at all nine Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries. 9 wineries under one roof!

The Wine on the Mountain wine festival includes wine samplings from nine Lehigh Valley wineries, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, light fare available for purchase, and live entertainment.

Tickets are required for this event and are now on sale at all nine Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries (see list below). They are $10 in advance or $12 at the door the weekend of the event. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

WHEN:    Saturday, July 24 from noon – 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 25 from noon – 5 p.m.

WHO:        The nine wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail:

• Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth 
• Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville
• Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli 
• Sorrenti Cherry Valley Vineyards, Saylorsburg 
• Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville 
• Franklin Hills Vineyards, Bangor 
• Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas 
• Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville

WHERE:    Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe - Visit www.pennspeak.com for driving directions.

Lehigh Valley Wine Trail special events for 2010 announced

The nine family-owned wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail have announced their 2010 schedule of special events. So mark your calendars now and be sure to join us. We hope to see you at all of them!

•    AVA Weekend - From the Soil, to the Vine, to the Glass – April 24 & 25 - This event celebrates the anniversary of the Lehigh Valley region’s designation as an official American Viticultural Area by the Federal Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in April 2008. The Lehigh Valley AVA includes portions of Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania.

•    Wine on the Mountain – July 24 & 25 - Held at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, this event includes wine samplings, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, light fare available for purchase, and live entertainment. Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased at each winery as well as at the door.

•    Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker – September 11 & 12 –The wineries proudly promote the state’s “Pennsylvania Preferred” program by partnering with manufacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. Wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other special activities are featured.

•    Chambourcin Weekend – October 16 & 17 - Taking place after the harvest is over, this event celebrates the “official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley,” the Chambourcin.

•    Nouveau Weekend – November 20 & 21 - This is the earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner. March Madness passports also go on sale this weekend.

All events are free except for Wine on the Mountain at Penn’s Peak. Event hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon – 5 p.m.